A CARE home resident had his wish come true after re-living his RAF career during a surprise trip to Duxford.

Roy Hopkins, 89, was given the opportunity by Colne View Care Home to visit a restored Spitfire following being awarded an RAF Veterans' badge for his service after World War Two.

With the help of The Aircraft Restoration Company, the Care UK team members at Colne View decided to arrange a special visit to surprise Roy and give him the chance to see the vintage planes he remembers so fondly.

Roy served in the RAF during 1948-1954, when he worked as a clerk for the medical corps.

He said: "It was a wonderful day and I was delighted to be able to get up close to a Spitfire.

"I was thrilled to have been awarded with the RAF Veterans’ badge recently, so this trip was a fantastic extra surprise.

"It was a really memorable day."

He had previously told carers he would love to visit the Spitfire by adding the idea to the home's wishing tree.

Razvan Stanbeca, home manager, said: "Everyone at Colne View knows how important Roy’s time in the RAF was to him, and after he submitted his wish to our wishing tree, we were thrilled to be able to make his dream come true as further celebration of his recent RAF Veterans’ Badge.

"Roy had a brilliant time, and it brought back many memories of his RAF career – we’d like to say a huge thank you to The Aircraft Restoration Company for helping us make Roy’s wish come true."